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Ghaziabad: The first phase of the Delhi–Dehradun Expressway (DDE) is now complete, and the stretch from Akshardham in Delhi to Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, covering approximately 32 km, has been opened for trial runs. This arrangement will remain in effect until further orders. The development comes as a major relief for lakhs of daily commuters from Ghaziabad, Loni, and East Delhi, who have long struggled with severe traffic congestion. A ₹12,000-Crore Game Changer for Commuters Once fully operational, the expressway—being constructed at a cost of around ₹12,000 crore—will allow commuters to travel without getting stuck in traffic snarls. The new corridor promises a smooth, fast, and comfortable ride, eliminating the hours of slow-moving traffic that residents previously endured while en...

Lucknow: The investigation into the banned cough syrup racket—under which accused Amit Singh ‘Tata’ was arrested—has revealed shocking details. According to sources, the syndicate involved in the illegal trade has carried out transactions worth ₹1,900 to ₹2,000 crore so far, leaving investigation teams stunned by the scale of the operation. Massive Syndicate Spread Across Multiple States The illegal network responsible for trafficking banned cough syrup has expanded rapidly over the last few years, building a multi-thousand-crore empire. Investigating agencies say that this syndicate was active across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and several other states. Supply routes extended all the way to Bangladesh through the West Bengal border. As the layers of this illicit business are...

Noida: In a major step toward easing traffic congestion, the Noida Authority has approved plans to construct a 710-metre-long, six-lane underpass beneath the Parthala Signature Bridge. The move comes following directives from Noida Authority CEO Dr. Lokesh M., who instructed officials last week to begin work on planning and design. The underpass is being proposed in anticipation of increased vehicular pressure once the Faridabad-Noida-Ghaziabad (FNG) Expressway becomes fully operational. Authorities believe the new infrastructure will significantly improve traffic flow near the busy Parthala roundabout. Traffic Bottlenecks Increasing Beneath the Bridge The Parthala Signature Bridge connects Sector 71 with Kisan Chowk and has become a critical traffic point. Currently, heavy conges...

Lucknow: Winter has begun tightening its grip across Uttar Pradesh, with night temperatures dipping significantly over the past few days. Meerut witnessed the coldest night of the season as the minimum temperature plummeted to 5.2°C, marking a sharp drop that has intensified the winter chill. According to meteorologists, the decline in night temperatures is expected to continue, while daytime conditions will remain relatively comfortable with sunshine offering relief from the cold. Several districts across the state have reported a similar downward trend in temperatures. Dry Weather Forecast; Morning Fog Likely in Many Areas On December 2, dry weather is likely to prevail over both western and eastern UP. Light to moderate fog may appear in some areas during the early morning hour...

Greater Noida: The long-awaited Noida International Airport is now just steps away from becoming operational. A major development has come to light indicating that flight operations may begin as early as this December. According to officials, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has completed the inspection of all security systems at the airport and finalized its report. This report will be forwarded to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for further action. Shailendra Bhatia, Nodal Officer of Noida International Airport Limited (NIAL), informed that the BCAS team had initially conducted a two-day inspection of the airport’s security infrastructure. However, due to certain minor shortcomings, the team revisited the airport on Monday to re-examine specific systems...

Ballia, Uttar Pradesh:A wave of shock and grief swept through Aamdari village in Ballia district on Monday morning after the body of a 10-year-old boy was found stuffed inside a sack under a guava tree, barely 100 meters from his home. The deceased has been identified as Yashwant Verma alias Shivam, son of Ramji Verma, and the family’s only child. According to the family, Shivam had gone out to play in the village around 6 pm on Sunday but never returned home. When he didn’t show up even late into the night, his parents began searching for him but found no trace. A missing person report was filed at Fefna Police Station the same night. Around 10 am on Monday, villagers spotted a child's foot sticking out from a sack lying behind a house in a nearby guava orchard. On opening the sack,...

Jaunpur/Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh STF has declared dismissed constable Alok Pratap Singh—a close associate of strongman and former MP Dhananjay Singh—a wanted fugitive in the high-profile cough syrup trafficking case. After uncovering crucial evidence, including crore-level financial transactions with Shaili Traders, the STF has now issued a lookout notice to prevent Alok from fleeing abroad. STF teams are conducting raids to track him down. Key Accused Linked Through Multiple Drug Firms During interrogation, arrested accused Amit Singh Tata disclosed that one Vikas Singh from Azamgarh introduced him to Shubham Jaiswal, who later connected him with partners Varun Singh, Gaurav Jaiswal, and Vishal Mehrotra. On their instructions, two medical supply firms were created in January...

In a late-night encounter on the Vedkheri–Mansura road in Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, police gunned down Mithun, the dreaded head of the Bawaria gang and a criminal carrying a combined reward of ₹1.25 lakh. His associate Rahil, however, managed to escape by taking advantage of the darkness. Fierce Gunfight Injures Policemen, But Major Success for Shamli Police During the exchange of fire, Head Constable Harvinder of the SOG unit sustained bullet injuries, while Jhinjhana SHO Virendra Kasana narrowly escaped after a bullet pierced his jacket. Shamli SP Narendra Pratap Singh said police received a tip-off that gang members were preparing for a crime on Vedkheri–Mansura road. A joint team of Jhinjhana Police and the SOG rushed to the spot. On being challenged, the criminals opened fire. P...